kwashiorkor

• Forma grave de desnutrição proteico-energética que afeta principalmente crianças, causada por dieta pobre em proteínas e rica em carboidratos, caracterizada por edema, retardo do crescimento e alterações cutâneas e capilares.

A severe form of malnutrition primarily affecting children, caused by a diet that is very high in carbohydrates and extremely low in protein.

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1. Severe protein deficiencyC2formalmedical

   A severe form of malnutrition in children caused by a diet lacking sufficient protein, often characterized by swelling, lethargy, and growth impairment.

   Desnutrição proteica grave

   • The child was diagnosed with kwashiorkor after months of a protein-poor diet.
   • Kwashiorkor is common in regions where food is scarce and consists mainly of carbohydrates.
   • Treatment for kwashiorkor involves gradually reintroducing protein-rich foods.